FRANK

Frank Anthony Iero, Jr. (born October 31, 1981) is the rhythm guitarist and backup vocalist of the alternative rock band My Chemical Romance as well as the vocalist of the hardcore punk band Leathermouth. He was born in Belleville, New Jersey and attended Queen of Peace High School in North Arlington.He went to Rutgers University on a scholarship, but dropped out. Iero's parents split when he was young and he grew up living with his mother, who lent out her basement to her son's many band practices; his father was a musician and a big influence on Iero when he was young. His father urged him to play drums, but Iero later began playing the guitar. He started playing in bands at age 11.
Before joining My Chemical Romance he played in several bands, including I Am A Graveyard, Pencey Prep, Hybrid, Sector 12, and American Nightmare. Iero is the frontman of hardcore punk quintet Leathermouth, who released their debut album XO in January 2009, on Epitaph Records. He is involved in a tribute band to The Cure named The Love Cats, after the song of the same name, and played bass with Reggie And The Full Effect on their farewell tour. Iero is the co-founder of record company and clothing label Skeleton Crew.